Harley Benton ST-20 WH Standard Series
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Harley Benton
ST-20 WH Standard Series
Product Info
Article Number:
135304
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
ST-20 WH Standard Series
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ST-20 is a remarkable value proposition, offering a playable and decent-sounding Strat-style guitar at an incredibly affordable price. It’s a fantastic first guitar for beginners or a fun project guitar for experienced players who enjoy tinkering. Expect a bright, slightly jangly tone, well-suited for classic rock and pop styles.
Product Description
- Harley Benton ST-20 Standard Series Electric Guitar White
- Electric Guitar
- Standard Series
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Maple
- Roseacer fingerboard
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern "D"
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 648 mm
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Double action truss rod
- Pickups: 3 ST-style single-coils
- 1 Volume control
- 2 Tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Chrome hardware
- Synchronised tremolo
- Enclosed machine heads
- Factory strings: .009 - .042
- Colour: White
- high-gloss
- Suitable cases: Art. #122213#
- Art. #136377# (both not included)
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly balanced and resonant tone for the price.
- • Modern 'inDin' neck profile is comfortable and well-suited for a variety of playing styles.
- • Roseacer fretboard provides a smooth playing experience with decent fretwork.
- • Synchronized tremolo allows for subtle vibrato and expressive playing capabilities.
CONS
- • Hardware, particularly the tremolo, feels budget-oriented and may require upgrades.
- • Pickups are serviceable but lack the nuance and clarity of higher-end single-coils.
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and might not appeal to all players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
3 ST-style single-coil pickups
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Synchronized Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'inDin' profile is generally thinner and flatter than a traditional Fender 'C' shape, offering a more modern feel, though it’s still comfortable.
The stock tremolo is basic; drop tunings will likely require a setup and possibly upgraded springs to maintain stability.
Yes, the ST-20 uses standard Strat-style pickup routings, making upgrades straightforward and relatively inexpensive.
